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Global food security and poverty initiatives

Overview

During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the European Union called for intensified international efforts to eradicate poverty and uphold the right to food. The EU highlighted that conflicts, climate change, and economic instability are straining global food security, and reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Following these calls, a group of leaders including representatives from the United States, the European Union, the African Union, Colombia, Nigeria, and Indonesia issued a joint declaration to address rising food insecurity. The group pledged to increase financial aid to humanitarian organizations and committed to avoiding restrictions on food and fertilizer markets.

Participants noted that the crisis is being exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and fertilizer shortages. In response to famine threats, France announced it will fund the evacuation of Ukrainian wheat to Somalia, while the United States is expected to announce new aid.

Entities

United Nations · European Union · Emmanuel Macron · Joe Biden · Olivia Carolina Diaz Galan

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Global leaders call for urgent action to combat food insecurity

    Global leaders, including representatives from the US, EU, and African Union, have pledged urgent cooperation and increased funding to combat rising global food insecurity and fertilizer shortages.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    European Union calls for global action against poverty and hunger

    The European Union urged the UN to strengthen global actions against poverty and hunger, warning that climate change and conflict threaten food security and social inclusion.

Sources

indigobuzz.fr · novini247.com · petel.bg · segundoasegundo.com